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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T113000
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UID:23470-1737453600-1737459000@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Risk Management and Mitigation
DESCRIPTION:Trainer:  Scott Ployer \nRegister Here \nRisk Management and Mitigation is a very important part of a property professional’s day-to-day responsibilities. They have both legal as well as financial implications. Do you know what to look for?\nIn this class\, you will learn: \n➢ Risk Identification and Their Impacts\n➢ Risk Assessment Techniques\n➢ How to Prioritize Your Assessment Results\n➢ Developing Site-Specific Mitigation Plan\n➢ Risk Tracking and Ongoing Monitoring\n➢ And more… \n$129 NEAHMA Members \n$209 Non Members \n 
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/risk-management-and-mitigation/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T113000
DTSTAMP:20241202T145559Z
CREATED:20241202T145559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T145559Z
UID:23474-1738231200-1738236600@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Working Together to Better Support Residents
DESCRIPTION:Trainer:  Melissa Harris \nRegister Here \nService coordinators play an important role in HUD-subsidized properties\, helping residents connect to necessary benefits and services and supporting housing stability. Attendees in this session will learn about how property management and service coordinators can work together as a team to strengthen the support they provide residents and enhance their roles. An overview of HUD expectations of the management and service coordinator relationship will be provided and opportunities to collaborate and build a strong foundation of teamwork will be reviewed in detail. \n$129 NEAHMA Members \n$209 Non Members \n 
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/working-together-to-better-support-residents/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T113000
DTSTAMP:20241202T145807Z
CREATED:20241202T145807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T145807Z
UID:23476-1738749600-1738755000@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Using AI Tools to Simplify Your Property Management Tasks
DESCRIPTION:Trainer:  Michael Martinez \nRegister Here \nAre you a housing professional looking for ways to save time and work smarter? This webinar is designed for all roles\, including managers\, leasing agents\, resident service coordinators\, and more—anyone who wants to enhance their efficiency and productivity. We’ll start with an approachable lesson to demystify AI\, uncovering the basics of how these tools work and how to use them effectively. \nLearn how to leverage free\, user-friendly AI tools to streamline communication with residents and leads\, generate creative event ideas\, create detailed notes to file with ease\, and simplify other daily administrative tasks. You’ll leave with practical tips and newfound confidence to harness AI\, putting valuable time back in your day to focus on higher-priority responsibilities. \n$129 NEAHMA Members \n$209 Non Members \n 
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/using-ai-tools-to-simplify-your-property-management-tasks/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T113000
DTSTAMP:20250127T205653Z
CREATED:20250127T205653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T205653Z
UID:23482-1740045600-1740051000@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Screening Your Residents Without Being Too Restrictive
DESCRIPTION:Trainer:  Heather Wezensky \nRegister Here \nLearn how to develop compliant screening practices that balance risk management with expanding housing access. This session covers current fair housing requirements\, credit assessment alternatives\, criminal background evaluation\, and reasonable accommodations. Discover practical strategies to update your screening criteria while maintaining community stability and program compliance. By reviewing your internal applicant selection process\, you may be able to reduce the number of evictions all while increasing occupancy at your property. Perfect for property managers\, compliance officers\, and leasing professionals working in affordable housing Here are a few of the topics we will cover in this webinar: \n\nThe different types of credit reports and applicant screening\nBackgrounds – sex offender\, terrorist\, and drug screening\nWhat to consider when doing criminal screening\nWhat to consider when doing rental history screening\nApplicant reasonable accommodations and\nThe Fair Credit Reporting Act\n\n$129 NEAHMA Members \n$209 Non Members \n 
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/screening-your-residents-without-being-too-restrictive/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T150000
DTSTAMP:20241202T151441Z
CREATED:20241202T151441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T151441Z
UID:23484-1741267800-1741273200@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Waitlist Management
DESCRIPTION:Trainer:  Gwen Volk \nRegister Here \nKnowing the regulations and processes for managing a HUD property waiting list are put to the test in an MOR.  More importantly\, they are key to staying in compliance with Fair Housing laws. This webinar will review creating and  maintaining\, opening\, and closing\, placing families with disabled members\, documenting changes\, updating waiting list  information\, removing names from the waiting list\, reinstating applicants to the list\, and record-keeping. This course will  reference the 4350.3 as well as HUD’s Notice H 2014-16 Waiting List Administration and FHEO’s April 2022 Guidance on  Application Processing and Marketing. \n$129 NEAHMA Members \n$209 Non Members \n 
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/waitlist-management/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T113000
DTSTAMP:20250225T143543Z
CREATED:20241202T150910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T143543Z
UID:23480-1741860000-1741865400@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Mindfulness at Work: Taking Care of Ourselves While We Serve Others
DESCRIPTION:Trainer: Dr. Dori Bryan-Ployer \nRegister Here \nMindfulness At Work is an interactive wellness workshop featuring practices designed to reduce stress\, expand time\, increase joy and improve productivity. If you are interested in improving your work/life balance and self-care\, this workshop is a must. It will provide practical and manageable mindfulness approaches\, which can easily be performed at work or at home. Participants are welcome and encouraged to take an active part in this workshop and share their insights and experiences within the group. \n$129 NEAHMA Members \n$209 Non Members \n 
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/mindfulness-at-work-taking-care-of-ourselves-while-we-serve-others/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T113000
DTSTAMP:20241206T193213Z
CREATED:20241206T193213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T193213Z
UID:23488-1742292000-1742297400@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Multifamily Asset Management for the Non-Asset Manager
DESCRIPTION:Trainer:  Scott Ployer \nRegister Here \nMultifamily property management is changing\, We all need to change along with it. \nThe 21st century now requires us to work smarter not harder than we have before. Technology is helping us achieve more with our day to day responsibilities. What we have been accustomed to doing in the past is no longer the best course of action. This paradigm shift now requires us to adopt a new focus. A new mindset. And a new highly effective asset management strategy. Why? We need to continue to increase NOI by maximizing an owner’s returns AFTC\, After tax cash flow to ensure the property’s long-term success. \nIn this 90-minute class\, we’ll explore some proven strategies so that multifamily property professionals can learn to think more like an asset manager. You will learn actionable advice\, tips\, and relevant examples of how to rise above the crowd. We will discuss the importance of sound financial planning and forecasting\, income optimization\, financial analysis and reporting\, implementing better expense controls\, focused resident retention initiatives\, physical asset preservation\, prescriptive risk management strategies\, and more. \n$129 NEAHMA Members \n$209 Non Members \n 
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/multifamily-asset-management-for-the-non-asset-manager/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T143000
DTSTAMP:20250204T203433Z
CREATED:20241202T151929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T203433Z
UID:23490-1743080400-1743085800@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Building a Sustainable Service Coordinator Budget
DESCRIPTION:Trainer:  Melissa Harris \nRegister Here \nResearch shows that service coordinators working in affordable senior housing communities help improve the wellness and resiliency of residents. But securing funding to employ a service coordinator isn’t always easy. This session will provide an overview of the service coordinator workforce landscape\, policies that determine funding availability for service coordinators and process involved in securing funding. In addition\, learn best practices for building and submitting service coordinator budgets that are more likely to receive approval from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and understand how you can meet HUD expectations for service coordinator funding and financial reporting. \n$129 NEAHMA Members \n$209 Non Members \n 
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/building-a-sustainable-service-coordinator-budget/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T113000
DTSTAMP:20250310T185422Z
CREATED:20250310T185422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T185422Z
UID:23824-1747216800-1747222200@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Respectful Communication in Highly Charged Situations
DESCRIPTION:Trainer:  Dr. Allesandria Polizzi\, Verdant Consulting \nRegister Here \nAs workplaces encounter unprecedented stressors and outside influences that distract and deter employees from bringing their best to work\, anxiety  and respectful communication can take a hit.  When polarization and conflict are added to the mix\, the results can be devastating to the business and confounding for leaders. This program helps participants: \n\nRecognize how biases of ourselves and others influence how we communicate when stressed\nUnderstand common obstacles for respectful communication\nApply the W.A.A.A.R.P. speed framework for better and more productive conversations\nRecognize when they should speak and when they should stay silent\n\nAttendees will also receive six weeks of emailed tools\, resources\, and refreshers. \n$299 NEAHMA Members \n$449 Non Members \n 
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/respectful-communication-in-highly-charged-situations/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T113000
DTSTAMP:20250508T171310Z
CREATED:20250311T164922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T171310Z
UID:23828-1748340000-1748345400@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Ladder Safety\, Scaffolding\, and Fall Protection
DESCRIPTION:Trainer:  Scott Ployer \nRegister Here \nIn the course we will cover the following: \n\nOverview of OSHA Subpart D – Ladder Safety Requirements\nOSHA 29 CFR 1910.23\nStyles and Types of Ladders\nUnderstanding Duty Ratings\nChoosing the Correct Ladder for the Task\nSafe Work Practices\nHow to Inspect Ladders\n\nCase Study\, Review\, and Statistics \nSample Ladder Inspection Checklist \n  \n$129 NEAHMA Members \n$209 Non Members \n 
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/workplace-violence-awareness-2/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T113000
DTSTAMP:20250423T154452Z
CREATED:20250311T164800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T154452Z
UID:23826-1748426400-1748431800@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Navigating HUD Program Updates and New Resources
DESCRIPTION:Trainer:  Melissa Harris \nRegister Here \nEach year\, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development introduces new policies and updates existing policies and procedures that impact affordable housing sites\, their service coordinator programs and the residents they serve. Are you aware of the changes taking place and opportunities available in 2025? \nThis presentation will detail the latest news impacting HUD service coordinators\, such as a breakdown of the first Multifamily Service Coordinator Program grants in more than a decade\, upcoming mental health training offerings\, and the results of AASC’s Salary Survey. The presenter will also explain how to take advantage of already existing resources such as Supportive Services Funds. \nAdditionally\, attendees will gain an understanding of how HUD policy changes related to HOTMA and NSPIRE will impact residents. \n  \n$129 NEAHMA Members \n$209 Non Members \n 
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/navigating-hud-program-updates-and-new-resources/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T150000
DTSTAMP:20250415T152624Z
CREATED:20250415T152624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T152624Z
UID:23880-1749130200-1749135600@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Working with Unearned Income – All Programs
DESCRIPTION:Trainer:  Gwen Volk \nRegister Here \nUnlike other types of income\, unearned income is included for all family members\, regardless of their  age. Methods of verifying and calculating unearned income can and sometimes do differ from program to program and  from state to state.  \nThis class takes an in-depth look at the various types of unearned income and how they are handled  in HUD\, RD\, Tax Credit and HOME. Includes New Age Assets. Mini quizzes and case studies will be included. Students  will need a calculator.  \n  \n$129 NEAHMA Members \n$209 Non Members \n 
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/working-with-unearned-income-all-programs/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T113000
DTSTAMP:20250521T183744Z
CREATED:20250415T152807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T183744Z
UID:23882-1749722400-1749727800@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Interviewing Applicants for Move-In
DESCRIPTION:Trainer:  Heather Wezensky \nRegister Here \nWhether your property is HUD\, Tax Credit\, RD\, HOME or Bond\, learn how to effectively and efficiently conduct  the all-important applicant interview to ensure that assistance goes to families who are qualified and/or protect your  owners credits.  \nThis course covers how to establish rapport\, gain trust\, and ask the right questions in the right way while  ensuring a consistent scripted approach to prevent costly fair housing mistakes. Includes tips on interviewing applicants  face to face\, by telephone and via a virtual app and interviewing persons with various types of disabilities. Participants will  apply what they are learning through in class polls on common situations they encounter. \n  \n$129 NEAHMA Members \n$209 Non Members \n 
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/interviewing-applicants-for-move-in/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T113000
DTSTAMP:20250415T153251Z
CREATED:20250415T153251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T153251Z
UID:23886-1750845600-1750851000@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Working with Earned Income – All Programs
DESCRIPTION:Trainer:  Gwen Volk \nRegister Here \nMethods of verifying and calculating\, however\, can and sometimes do differ from program to program and from  state to state.  \nThis class takes an in-depth look at the types of earned income including methods of verifying and  calculating for HUD\, RD\, Tax Credit and HOME. Includes Gig Income.  Mini-quizzes and case studies are  included. Students will need a calculator. \n$129 NEAHMA Members \n$209 Non Members \n 
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/working-with-earned-income-all-programs/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T150000
DTSTAMP:20250415T153745Z
CREATED:20250415T153745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T153745Z
UID:23891-1751981400-1751986800@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Understanding HUD Allowances and Deductions
DESCRIPTION:Trainer:  Gwen Volk \nRegister Here \nAdjusted income is the basis for rent calculations for most tenants in HUD assisted housing. To get there\, we  must know the ins and outs of allowable deductions: the dependent deduction\, the elderly/disabled Household deduction\,  and allowable expenses for childcare\, disability\, and medical. What counts\, when\, why\, and how do we calculate  them? Participants will have the chance to calculate each of the deductions through several mini case studies.  \n$129 NEAHMA Members \n$209 Non Members \n 
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/understanding-hud-allowances-and-deductions/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T113000
DTSTAMP:20250509T201035Z
CREATED:20250509T201035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T201035Z
UID:23927-1752055200-1752060600@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Calculating Rent
DESCRIPTION:Trainer:  Gwen Volk \nRegister Here \nThis session demystifies how rent is calculated in HUD-assisted housing. We’ll begin with a quick review of annual versus adjusted income\, then walk through how rent is determined for Section 8\, PRACs\, and 236 IRP properties. You’ll learn how to calculate the Total Tenant Payment (TTP)\, determine the correct Tenant Rent when utility allowances apply—including cases with utility reimbursements issued to residents—and calculate the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP). Designed for property managers who rely on software\, this class will help you confidently explain rent amounts to residents\, verify the accuracy of system-generated results\, and refresh your understanding of the rules behind the numbers—even if you already know how to use the system. \n$129 NEAHMA Members \n$209 Non Members \n 
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/calculating-rent/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T150000
DTSTAMP:20250603T200248Z
CREATED:20250603T200248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T200248Z
UID:23954-1754487000-1754492400@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:HUD Recertification: Annual and Interim
DESCRIPTION:Trainer:  Gwen Volk \nRegister Here \nThe requirement to do Annual and Interim Recertifications on a HUD property can feel like being chased by a  freight train.  \nThe course will include:   \n\nAnnual Recertification basics including timing\, procedures\, notices to residents\, and effective dates of changes in rent  and HAP based on the resident’s cooperation or non-cooperation\, the amount of time the owner has to process\,  owner caused delays\, and the cooperation of verifiers.  \nInterim Recertification basics when tenants must report\, owner’s responsibilities\, effective dates of rent and HAP  changes when tenant does and does not report timely. \nTips on how to stay on top of the situation and drive your own train.\n\n  \n$129 NEAHMA Members \n$209 Non Members \n 
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/hud-recertification-annual-and-interim/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T113000
DTSTAMP:20250603T200438Z
CREATED:20250603T200438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T200438Z
UID:23956-1755684000-1755689400@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Understanding 202/811 PRACs
DESCRIPTION:Trainer:  Gwen Volk \nRegister Here \nPRACs provide supportive housing for the elderly and for persons with disabilities. While many of the PRAC  program rules resemble those of Section 8\, there are many important differences.  \nThis course covers PRAC basics and  shows you how to apply the special rules that govern them including income limits\, eligibility rules\, rules about adding an  adult child\, eligibility of a remaining family member\, admitting over-income or non-elderly applicants\, rent calculations\, charges in addition to rent\, marketing requirements\, the 202 and 811 PRAC leases\, security deposits\, and termination. \n  \n$129 NEAHMA Members \n$209 Non Members \n 
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/understanding-202-811-pracs/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T113000
DTSTAMP:20250603T200600Z
CREATED:20250603T200600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T200600Z
UID:23958-1755770400-1755775800@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Making the Most of Your Resident Data
DESCRIPTION:Trainer:  Melissa Harris \nRegister Here \nService coordinators collect information each day about the residents they serve and their needs that must be met. While this information is important for required annual reporting\, it can be used in a variety of ways that can enhance the work they do. This session will explain opportunities to use the information service coordinators collect for HUD and their records to build their program\, forge partnerships with community providers and better advocate for residents and service coordination. \nLearning Objectives: \n· Understand the importance of data-driven advocacy and decision making \n· Explore opportunities for using data to build partnerships and educate others about your service coordinator program \n· Learn how to create useful reports with your data \n  \n$129 NEAHMA Members \n$209 Non Members \n 
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/making-the-most-of-your-resident-data/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T113000
DTSTAMP:20250814T163142Z
CREATED:20250814T153739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T163142Z
UID:24344-1758016800-1758022200@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Service Agreements and Contracts: Why They Are So Important
DESCRIPTION:Trainer:  Scott Ployer \nRegister Here \n\nContracts and service agreements are essential tools for setting expectations\, ensuring accountability\, and protecting your organization. In this session\, participants will learn how these documents:\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Define the scope of services (e.g.\, landscaping\, pest management\, fire protection\, security).\n\n\nClarify roles and responsibilities for property managers\, contractors\, and vendors. \n\n\n Establish performance standards\, milestones\, and timelines to keep projects on track. \n\n\n Set pricing\, billing terms\, and payment schedules for predictable costs. \n\n\n Provide legal safeguards for disputes\, non-performance\, and audits.\n\n\nSpecify liability\, insurance\, and indemnity requirements to reduce risk. \n\n\n Offer dispute resolution processes such as mediation or arbitration. \n\n\n Support budgeting and forecasting with locked-in costs. \n\n\n Serve as official records for operational and financial commitments. \n\n\n Enhance professionalism\, transparency\, and trust among stakeholders.\n\n\n  \n$129 NEAHMA Members \n$209 Non Members \n 
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/service-agreements-and-contracts-why-they-are-so-important/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T113000
DTSTAMP:20250814T165242Z
CREATED:20250814T163837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T165242Z
UID:24348-1759399200-1759404600@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:LIHTC Recertification In-Depth
DESCRIPTION:Trainer:  Gwen Volk \nRegister Here \n\nRecertification can be a difficult task for the tax credit property: “HUD isn’t paying my rent so why do I have to recertify?” \n\n\nThis course takes an in-depth look at the requirements and timing of annual and other recertification’s as well as the 140% (Next Available Unit) Rule\, unit transfers\, and changes in household composition. \n\n\nWe will also tackle the special challenges with resyndication and for properties with blended financing\, and prevention and cures for delinquent annuals.\n \n\n$129 NEAHMA Members \n$209 Non Members
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/lihtc-recertification-in-depth-2/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T113000
DTSTAMP:20250814T165840Z
CREATED:20250814T165502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T165840Z
UID:24351-1759831200-1759836600@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Preventing and Detecting Program Fraud: A Practical Approach
DESCRIPTION:Trainer: Heather Wezensky \nRegister Here \n\n\nLearn essential strategies for maintaining program integrity while processing affordable housing applications. This session provides property managers with professional tools to identify potential misrepresentation\, ensure documentation accuracy\, and implement proper verification procedures in Affordable Housing communities. \nKey Topics: \n\nDocument verification best practices\nRed flags in applications and verifications\nElectronic verification security\nInternal audit procedures\nCompliance documentation requirements\nAgency reporting protocols\nPrevention strategies and policies\n\nDesigned for LIHTC property managers\, compliance officers\, and owners seeking to strengthen their verification procedures and protect program integrity. Participants will gain practical tools for maintaining accurate resident files while following proper documentation protocols. \n\n\n$129 NEAHMA Members \n$209 Non Members
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/preventing-and-detecting-program-fraud-a-practical-approach/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T113000
DTSTAMP:20250822T011934Z
CREATED:20250822T011934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T011934Z
UID:24369-1761818400-1761823800@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Best Practices for Communicating with Residents
DESCRIPTION:Trainer:  Melissa Harris \nRegister Here \nThis presentation explores practical strategies for improving communication with older adults and families living in affordable housing.  \nParticipants will learn how aging\, cultural backgrounds\, and economic challenges can impact communication styles and needs. We’ll discuss common barriers to understanding\, how to build trust\, and techniques for fostering respectful\, clear\, and compassionate interactions.  \nWhether you’re a property manager or service coordinator\, this presentation will help you create stronger connections and support a more inclusive living environment. \n  \n$129 NEAHMA Members \n$209 Non Members \n 
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/best-practices-for-communicating-with-residents/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T113000
DTSTAMP:20250827T180004Z
CREATED:20250814T170005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T180004Z
UID:24353-1762423200-1762428600@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:OSHA Reporting and Recordkeeping
DESCRIPTION:Trainer: Scott Ployer \nRegister Here \n\n\nOSHA Reporting and Recordkeeping will help property management maintenance professionals gain a better understanding of what is required to fulfill this important EHS program requirement and what they can do to help. \nLearn the key elements of recording and reporting including: \n\n\nOSHA Overview \n\n\nTop OSHA reported incidents and accidents \n\n\nUnderstanding the OSHA 300\, 301 and 300A Forms \n\n\nWhat Gets Recorded and What Gets Reported \n\n\nMost Common Incidents and Illnesses Recorded and Reported \n\n\nPlaying your part in minimizing events at your sites. \n\n \n\n\n\n$129 NEAHMA Members \n$209 Non Members
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/osha-reporting-and-recordkeeping/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T113000
DTSTAMP:20250814T194951Z
CREATED:20250814T194951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T194951Z
UID:24359-1763632800-1763638200@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Self-Auditing Tax Credit Files
DESCRIPTION:Trainer: Gwen Volk \nRegister Here \n\nWhat is a “self-audit” and when should management do one? \nAnd how does the manager correct non-compliance if they find it? \n\n\nThe instructor will highlight the issues monitoring agencies zero in on – incomplete applications\, delinquent recertifications\, insufficient documentation\, income calculation errors\, contradictions within a verification\, underestimating anticipated income\, late verifications and missing or late signatures. \n\n\nParticipants will have a chance to try out their auditing skills.\n \n\n$129 NEAHMA Members \n$209 Non Members
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/self-auditing-tax-credit-files/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T113000
DTSTAMP:20250814T200521Z
CREATED:20250814T200521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T200521Z
UID:24365-1765447200-1765452600@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:First Year Files and Compliance
DESCRIPTION:Trainer: Gwen Volk \nRegister Here \n \n\n\n\n“First Year Files” are invaluable and irreplaceable. They are the proof that the tax credits awarded to investors\, who provided millions of dollars to the property’s development\, acquisition\, or rehab\, have been rightfully earned and justifiably taken. \n\n\nWhat are the First Year Files? \n\n\nWhat must they contain? \n\n\nWhere should they be kept? \n\n\nHow long should they be retained? \n\n\nAnd why are they so important? \n\n\nCome to this session and find out.\n\n\n \n\n$129 NEAHMA Members \n$209 Non Members
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/first-year-files-and-compliance-2/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T113000
DTSTAMP:20250909T200612Z
CREATED:20250909T200612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T200612Z
UID:24385-1765879200-1765884600@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Self-Compassion\, Empathy\, and Grace
DESCRIPTION:Trainer: Dr. Dori Bryan-Ployer \nRegister Here \nSelf-care is not selfish. In fact\, professionals who safeguard their own self-care are more likely to recognize and respect the same priority in others. In this session\, we will look specifically at self-compassion\, empathy\, and grace as keystones to balancing service to others and wellness to self. Participants will learn how to engage themselves and others in a variety of exercises\, prompts\, and breath work dedicated to that end.  Come learn how best to take care of you while you are serving others. \n\n \n$129 NEAHMA Members\n\n$209 Non Members
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/self-compassion-empathy-and-grace/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T113000
DTSTAMP:20250814T201417Z
CREATED:20250814T201417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T201417Z
UID:24367-1766052000-1766057400@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Special Claims
DESCRIPTION:Trainer: Gwen Volk \nRegister Here \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you leaving money on the table when you could be processing a special claim? HUD allows Section 8\,  202/8\, 202 PAC and 202/811 PRAC properties to submit requests for reimbursement of losses due to unpaid rent by  the tenant\, tenant damages or vacancy when the losses exceed the limited security deposits HUD allows owners to  collect.  \nThis course will cover:  \n\nHow to make a Vacancy Claim for time lost between tenants. \nHow to make a claim for Unpaid Rent\, Tenant Damages and Other Charges left at move out. \nThe difference between normal wear and tear and damages. \nHow to calculate “life expectancy” of replaceable items and determine what can be billed to HUD. \nWhat forms and documentation are required.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n$129 NEAHMA Members \n$209 Non Members
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/special-claims/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T113000
DTSTAMP:20251205T170817Z
CREATED:20251205T170817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T170817Z
UID:24419-1767693600-1767699000@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Time Management & Accountability
DESCRIPTION:Trainer: Gwen Volk \nRegister Here \n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow can we manage our time and “get stuff done” with so many things beyond our control?  Supervisor and agency imposed deadlines\, the ever-changing HOTMA roll-out\, and applicants\, residents\, coworkers\, and our own family members interrupting us morning\, noon and night!  \nThere is hope! Learn from the trainer and from each other how to get your work (and life) in order. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n$129 NEAHMA Members \n$209 Non Members
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/time-management-accountability/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T113000
DTSTAMP:20251205T171844Z
CREATED:20251205T171844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T171844Z
UID:24425-1768903200-1768908600@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Working with Earned Income - All Programs (Blended or Not)
DESCRIPTION:Trainer: Gwen Volk \nRegister Here \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMethods of verifying and calculating\, however\, can and sometimes do differ from program to program and from state to state. This class takes an in-depth look at the types of earned income including methods of verifying and calculating for HUD\, RD\, Tax Credit and HOME. It also includes Gig Income\, Mini-quizzes and case studies.  \nStudents will need a calculator. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n$129 NEAHMA Members \n$209 Non Members
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/working-with-earned-income-all-programs-blended-or-not/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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